Hebden Bridge Town Hall

What Hebden Bridge Town Hall does

Hebden Bridge Town Hall is a community-owned venue operated by the Hebden Bridge Community Association (registered charity 1127597, company limited by guarantee 6685276). The organisation runs a Grade 2 listed Victorian building (1897) supplemented by a contemporary 2012 extension in Hebden Bridge town centre, and since 2024 has also managed the nearby Grade II listed Hope Baptist Chapel (1857). Service lines span venue and room hire (capacities from 2 to 200), weddings and civil partnerships across three licensed ceremony rooms, co-working (drop-in £10/day, monthly £55, Plus £80, dedicated desks), flexible business units housing over 35 small businesses, a community café and bar with in-house event catering, and corporate training, conference and exhibition packages. The organisation also delivers the Staying Well community support service in partnership with Calderdale MBC.

The underlying technology stack is conventional rather than differentiated: a 300mb dedicated fibre line with private tenant networks (described as the fastest internet in Hebden Bridge), Acuity for booking, QuickBooks for invoicing, Mailchimp for member communications, and a Squarespace-hosted website for marketing and event listings. There is no proprietary platform, no custom software development, and no AI/ML capability.

The business model is community-led and primarily trade-funded: 95% of income is generated through traded services (venue hire, café, co-working memberships, business unit rentals) with no core grant funding. Ancillary revenue comes from free membership demonstrating community support for funding bids, PayPal Giving Fund donations, and project-specific grants from Power to Change, Architectural Heritage Fund and Calderdale Community Foundation. Distribution is direct-to-customer via website booking, phone/email enquiry, and a small in-house events team; the customer base is highly distributed across community groups, SMB tenants, weddings and corporate clients, with no enterprise anchor customers.

Name

Hebden Bridge Town Hall

Legal name

Hebden Bridge Community Association

Website

https://hebdenbridgetownhall.org.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hebden Bridge Town Hall is a community-owned charity operating a Grade 2 listed venue in Hebden Bridge, UK, providing venue hire, weddings, co-working, business units, a café and event catering to local groups, small businesses and individuals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Venue and Event Services

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011)

akta.pro primary industry

Historic Inns & Heritage B&Bs (THAGAHAC)

Keywords

• Community venue hire
• Co-working memberships
• Wedding venue services
• Event catering services
• Community workspace rentals

Headquarters

HQ city

Hebden Bridge

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Venue and Room Hire: Hire of function rooms, meeting spaces, and event venues. Includes Waterfront Hall, Council Chamber, Terrace Room, and other spaces for weddings, conferences, exhibitions, and community events. Rooms available for 2 to 200 people.
2. Co-Working Memberships: Rolling monthly co-working membership at £55/month with secure access, meeting room credits, and café discount. Plus tier at £80/month with additional benefits. Drop-in day sessions at £10.
3. Business Unit Rentals: Flexible office space accommodation for small businesses. Over 35 small, growing businesses housed. Includes private office space with inclusive basic data, heating, and lighting.
4. Café and Catering Services: Community café offering breakfasts, lunches, drinks, snacks, and homemade cakes. In-house event catering for weddings and celebrations. Fully stocked bar service.
5. Membership and Donations: Free membership demonstrating community support for funding bids. Donations accepted via PayPal Giving Fund. Gift Aid donations supported.
6. Project-Specific Funding: Additional funding for specific projects from Power to Change, Architectural Heritage Fund, and Calderdale Community Foundation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Hebden Bridge Town Hall is a community-owned venue operated by the Hebden Bridge Community Association (a registered charity and company limited by guarantee) that hires out a Grade 2 listed 1897 Victorian building combined with a 2012 contemporary extension. The Town Hall sells venue and room hire, co-working memberships, business unit rentals, café and catering services, and licensed wedding and civil partnership ceremonies across multiple rooms accommodating 2 to 200 people, generating 95% of its income through traded services.

Product overview

Hebden Bridge Town Hall is a community-owned venue operated by the Hebden Bridge Community Association, offering a portfolio of hospitality and event services. The core offering includes venue hire across multiple rooms (Waterfront Hall, Council Chamber, Terrace Room, The Space, The Huddle, Saltonstall Room, Greenwood Room, Unit 35), co-working spaces with tiered memberships, business unit rentals, a café and bar service, and wedding/civil partnership packages. Additional services include corporate training, exhibitions, conferences, and Hope Chapel management. The venue targets community groups, local businesses, and individuals seeking event spaces in Hebden Bridge.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Venue Hire

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% of funds generated through traded income without core grant funding
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Yorkshire Baptist AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024YBA owns Hope Chapel (built 1857, Grade II listed). HBCA asked to assist in management in spring 2024 and exploring potential purchase option.
• Hope Chapel CIOminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Charity formed by members of the church working with HBCA on Hope Chapel management.
• Halifax Opportunities TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of three third sector organisations funded by Calderdale MBC to manage and deliver the Staying Well project across Upper Calder Valley.
• North Halifax PartnershipcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of three third sector organisations funded by Calderdale MBC to manage and deliver the Staying Well project across Upper Calder Valley.
• Community Share Issue NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReference model for community ownership: Calder Valley Community Land Trust, Heptonstall Community Assets, and Hare & Hounds pub share issues cited as successful examples.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Landmark Trust: UK charity preserving historic buildings and making them available for holiday stays. Comparable in heritage building preservation and community access focus, though operates in a different sub-segment (heritage holiday accommodations).
• Second Home: Co-working and event space focused on creative industries. Comparable in co-working and event hosting with creative community focus, though at larger commercial scale.
• The Brewery: Event venue in the City of London hosting corporate events, conferences, and weddings. Comparable in event hosting and venue rental business model with similar target customer segments.
• Impact Hub: Global network of impact-focused co-working spaces supporting entrepreneurs and changemakers. Comparable in community-driven co-working model with similar mission-driven positioning and community ownership ethos.
• Battersea Arts Centre: Community-owned Grade II* listed former town hall in South London hosting arts events, performances, and community activities. Directly comparable to Hebden Bridge Town Hall in heritage building, community ownership model, and event hosting focus.
• Town Hall Hotels: Boutique hotel in a Grade II listed former town hall in Bethnal Green, London. Hosts events, weddings, and conferences. Comparable heritage building venue with hospitality and event-hosting focus.

Broad incumbents

• WeWork: Major global co-working operator offering flexible workspace to businesses. Comparable in co-working business model but much larger scale and commercial focus, with broader geographic footprint.
• National Trust: UK charity preserving historic places and green spaces. Comparable in heritage building preservation and community access mission, though at much larger scale and broader scope.
• Spaces: Co-working and flexible workspace operator under IWG. Comparable in workspace provision model but larger commercial scale and broader geographic footprint.

Others

• Citizens UK: Community organizing network in the UK. Comparable in community-driven mission and structure, though focused on civic engagement and policy advocacy rather than venue operations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/HebdenTownHall
• Facebookfacebook.com/TheTownHallHebdenBridge
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hebden-bridge-community-association

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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